Stainless Steel Scrap Prices in the U.S. and Canada
Price Updated on November 18, 2025
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.02 USD/LB for non-magnetic stainless steel breakage scrap to 9.33 USD/LB for magnetic stainless steel scrap in the U.S. scrap yards.
- Stainless steel scrap prices range from 0.1 USD/LB for irony stainless steel scrap to 24.23 USD/LB for stainless steel turning scrap in the Canada scrap yards.
The prices listed below are national average prices paid by scrap yards in the U.S.A. Prices are collected from scrap yards directly and updated bi-weekly.
United States Stainless Steel Scrap Buy Price Index
- "Average Price" indicates the average stainless steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest stainless steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest stainless steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in U.S. cities listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of stainless steel scrap in the U.S.?
- The average price for stainless steel scrap in the U.S. was $0.47/lb on November 18, 2025
- How much money is 1 lb of stainless steel scrap in the U.S.?
- The price of scrap aluminum in the U.S. varies, but it's generally around $0.02 to $9.33 per lb.
- What is 1 ton of stainless steel scrap worth in the United States?
- The value of 1 ton of stainless steel scrap in the USA varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $40 to $18660 per ton.
Canada Stainless Steel Scrap Buy Price Index
| Material | Average Price | High Price | Low Price | Price Unit | Price Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 304 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.5 | USD/LB | 23-Oct-2025 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Solid Scrap | 1.11 | 1.11 | 1.11 | USD/LB | 23-Oct-2025 |
| Non-Magnetic Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.4 | USD/LB | 17-Oct-2024 |
| Stainless Steel Solids Scrap | 0.47 | 0.47 | 0.47 | USD/LB | 22-Aug-2023 |
| Irony Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.1 | 0.1 | 0.1 | USD/LB | 22-Jun-2022 |
| Stainless Steel Unclean | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 23-Jul-2021 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 1.12 | 1.12 | 1.12 | USD/LB | 25-Feb-2021 |
| 400 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.14 | 0.14 | 0.14 | USD/LB | 25-Feb-2021 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.43 | 0.43 | 0.43 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| 304 Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 0.37 | 0.37 | 0.37 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| 316 Stainless Steel Scrap | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | USD/LB | 09-Dec-2019 |
| Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.48 | 0.48 | 0.48 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2019 |
| Stainless Steel Turning Scrap | 24.23 | 24.23 | 24.23 | USD/LB | 18-Nov-2019 |
| 310 Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | USD/LB | 11-Oct-2019 |
| Shred Stainless Steel Scrap | 0.35 | 0.35 | 0.35 | USD/LB | 26-May-2018 |
- "Average Price" indicates the average stainless steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "High Price" indicates the average for the highest stainless steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
- "Low Price" indicates the average for the lowest stainless steel scrap price paid by all scrap yards in Canada cities listed.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the current price of stainless steel scrap in the Canada?
- The average price for stainless steel scrap in the Canada was $2.12/lb on November 18, 2025
- How much money is 1 lb of stainless steel scrap in the Canada?
- The price of scrap aluminum in the Canada varies, but it's generally around $0.1 to $24.23 per lb.
- What is 1 ton of stainless steel scrap worth in the Canada?
- The value of 1 ton of stainless steel scrap in the Canada varies widely based on several factors. However, current prices range from around $200 to $48460 per ton.
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